cbc
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Definition
Noun: A complete blood count, a common blood test that measures the number and types of cells in a specific volume of blood, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. It is a fundamental diagnostic tool in medicine.
Usage
The term CBC is used as a standard medical abbreviation. It is typically used as a singular noun, often preceded by the article "a" or "the." * The doctor ordered a CBC to check for anemia. * The results of the CBC were within normal limits. * A routine physical usually includes a CBC.
Examples
- "Your CBC shows a low red blood cell count, which explains your fatigue."
- "The lab will process the sample for a CBC and a metabolic panel."
- "Monitoring the patient's CBC is essential during this chemotherapy treatment."
Advanced Usage
- CBC with differential (CBC w/ diff): A more detailed version of the test that breaks down the percentages of the different types of white blood cells.
- The physician requested a CBC with differential to get a clearer picture of the infection.
Variants and Related Words
- Complete blood count: The full, unabbreviated term for CBC.
- Hemogram: A less common synonym for a complete blood count.
- Blood count: A more general, informal term that can refer to a CBC or similar tests.
Synonyms
- Complete blood count
- Full blood count (FBC) (Common in British English)
- Hemogram
Notes
CBC is an initialism (an abbreviation pronounced by saying each letter: "C-B-C"). It is a standard term in healthcare and medical documentation worldwide. It is not typically used in idioms or phrasal verbs.
Noun
- counting the number of white and red blood cells and the number of platelets in 1 cubic millimeter of blood